Effective date: July 10, 2026
D.W. Whitaker Meats (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website dwmeats.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website, how we use it, and the choices you have. We keep this simple and only collect what we need.
Who we are
D.W. Whitaker Meats
West Side Market — Stands E-8, E-9, E-10, E-11 & F-8
1979 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216-241-5764
Email: service@dwmeats.com
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you fill out a form on our website, we collect what you provide:
- Contact form: your name, email address, phone number, and message.
- Job application form: your first and last name, mailing address, email address, phone number, whether you are 18 or older, the position you’re interested in, and any additional information you choose to share.
We only collect this information when you choose to submit a form. You don’t need to provide any personal information just to browse our website.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers automatically record basic technical information when you visit — such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you view. This helps us keep the site running securely and reliably.
Cookies and embedded content. Our website may use cookies (small files stored by your browser) to help the site function. Some pages include content from other services — for example, we display our customer reviews from Google — and those services may set their own cookies or collect usage information under their own privacy policies. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your messages and inquiries.
- Review and follow up on job applications.
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
- Protect the security of our website.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.
Online ordering through Square
Our online store is hosted by Square (at dwmeats.square.site). If you place an order online, that transaction — including any payment and delivery details — is handled by Square on their platform and is governed by Square’s own privacy policy, not this one. We encourage you to review Square’s privacy practices when you shop online.
Who we share information with
We don’t sell your information. We only share it with the service providers that help us run our website and business, and only as needed — for example:
- Our website hosting provider, which stores the site and its data.
- Our email provider, which delivers form messages to us.
- Google, whose review service is displayed on our site.
- Square, which handles online orders as described above.
We may also disclose information if required by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, our customers, or others.
How long we keep your information
We keep form submissions (such as contact messages and job applications) for as long as we need them to respond to you, follow up on applications, and maintain reasonable business records. If you’d like us to remove your information, contact us using the details above and we’ll delete it.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of transmitting or storing information over the internet is completely secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
Our website is intended for adults and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us and we’ll remove it.
Your choices
You may contact us at any time to ask what personal information we have about you, to correct it, or to request that we delete it. Reach us at service@dwmeats.com or 216-241-5764.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Effective date” at the top of this page. Please check back occasionally to stay informed.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
D.W. Whitaker Meats
1979 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216-241-5764
Email: service@dwmeats.com